DR Congo

The mystery over the source of Nigeria’s first Ebola infection in the current African outbreak deepened on Friday after Switzerland confirmed that the index patient is a Swiss woman married to a member of staff at its embassy in Abuja, but said neither she nor her husband had travelled to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the epicentre of the epidemic.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has allocated 20,000 doses of the Ervebo Ebola vaccine for a major clinical research programme in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), as health authorities race to contain an expanding outbreak of the deadly Bundibugyo virus.

The Lagos State Government has intensified preparedness for a possible Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak as health authorities step up vigilance following the expanding Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), which has become the country’s largest Ebola outbreak on record.

July 6 (THEWILL) — The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is grappling with a worsening Ebola outbreak after authorities confirmed that the death toll has surpassed 500, heightening fears of further spread across the region as neighbouring Uganda...

June 17, (THEWILL) — Portugal were held to a 1-1 draw by DR Congo in a fiercely contested Group K encounter at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. The Europeans made a dream...

May 16, (THEWILL) — The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has confirmed a fresh outbreak of Ebola virus disease in the country’s eastern Ituri Province, with authorities reporting 80 deaths and 246 suspected cases amid growing fears of...

January 06, (THEWILL) — Algeria edged past DR Congo with a dramatic 1-0 victory in extra time during their Africa Cup of Nations last-16 clash. Adil Boulbina struck in the 119th minute, curling home from outside the area after...

December 26, (THEWILL) — Nigeria's attempt to overturn their elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup has failed after the sport's governing body rejected the country's formal complaint against the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Nigeria Football Federation...

November 14, (THEWILL) — Chancel Mbemba struck deep into stoppage time to give the Democratic Republic of Congo a 1-0 victory over Cameroon in the World Cup Africa playoffs on Thursday. The captain arrived unmarked at the back post...

February 11, (THEWILL) - South Africa claimed third place at the Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Ivory Coast, beating the Democratic Republic of Congo 6-5 on penalties after a goalless 120 minutes. This podium finish marks the...